Single Biggest Cancer Dictionary in the World
What is hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitor?
Pronunciation: /hydroxymethylglutaryl* koʊˈɛnzaɪm ə reductase* ˌɪnˈhɪbətər/
hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitor
Definition
A substance that blocks an enzyme needed by the body to make cholesterol and lowers the amount of cholesterol in the blood. Hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitor drugs are called statins. Also called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor.